200 



had to the saving of manure, and to the comparative expense of 

 pasturing, 



First premium, $15.00 j Second premium, $10.00 



* GREEN FODDER. 



For the best conducted experiment in raising corn fodder or other 

 succulent feed to be used green, — on not less than one-half acre of 

 land, — with a statement, in detail, of the mode and cost of culti- 

 vation, a premium of $7.00 



HAY. 



For the largest quantity and best quality of English Hay per acre, 

 not less than two acres, produced on any farm in the County, 

 regard being had to the mode and cost of cultivation, a premium 

 of $6.00 



CULTIVATION OF GRAIN CROPS. 



1. For the best conducted experiment in Wheat, on not less than 

 one-half SiCre of land, first premium, $6 ; second do., $4. 



2. For the best conducted experiment in H^e, on not less than 

 one acre of land, first premium, $4; second do., $2. 



3. For the best conducted experiment in Oats, on not less than 

 one acre of land, first premium, $4 ; second do., $2. 



4. For the best conducted experiment in Barley, on not less than 

 one acre of land, first premium, $4 ; second do., $2. 



5. For the best conducted experiment in Indian Corn, on not 

 less than one acre of land, first premium, $8; second do., $5; 

 third do., $3. 



6. For the best conducted experiment in raising ^V^^ite Beans, 

 on not less than one-half a.cve of land, a premium of $6. 



Claimants for premiums on Grain Crops are required to notify the 

 Chairman of the Committee on Grain Crops on or before the 15th of 

 November, by a written statement, containing the following particu- 

 lars : — a description of the soil ; the value of the land ; the interest 

 on that value ; the amount of taxes ; the value of manure, or ashes, 

 or plaster used; the cost of seed; the expense of preparing the 



